April 3, 2025
This is not our usual message, but we urgently need your help. The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is facing an unprecedented challenge in the Ohio House of Representatives, and the future of our library is at stake.
On April 1, the Ohio House introduced its version of the biennial budget, which funds all state operations for the next two years. This budget includes the Public Library Fund (PLF), which provides 41.5% of our library’s funding—the rest comes from local levies, fees, and donations.
Now, the Ohio House is proposing to ELIMINATE the Public Library Fund and replace it with a much smaller line item in the budget. Remember that despite rising costs, the PLF has remained flat for the past 25 years. If HB 96 passes as written, our library will face devastating cuts, making it impossible to keep up with inflation and maintain essential services.
What does this mean for you?
A reduction in the Public Library Fund threatens programs, materials, and services in Stow and Munroe Falls. Your tax dollars should return to your community to support the library you love and rely on.
What can you do?
Tell your legislators: “DON’T CUT MY LIBRARY!”
Contact your State House Members and Speaker Huffman today. Legislators will make their final recommendations on HB 96 early next week, so your voice is needed NOW. Let them know what Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library means to you and your family, and how funding cuts would hurt our community.
Your voice can make a difference. Speak up today!
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Ohio State Representative Contact Information
Ohio House of Representatives Website: www.ohiohouse.gov
Matt Huffman
State Representative, 78th District Speaker of the House of Representatives
Riffe Center – 14th Floor
77 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-6344
Fax: (614) 719-3977
email: rep78@ohiohouse.gov
https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/matt-huffman
Derrick Hall
State Representative, 34th District
Riffe Center – 10th Floor
77 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-1177
Fax: (614) 719-6942
email: rep34@ohiohouse.gov
https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/derrick-hall
Bill Roemer
State Representative, 31st District
Riffe Center – 11th Floor
77 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 644-5085
Fax: (614) 719-6941
Email: rep31@ohiohouse.gov
Website: https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/bill-roemer
Heidi Workman
State Representative, 72nd District
Riffe Center – 11th Floor
77 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-2004
Fax: (614) 719-3968
Email: rep72@ohiohouse.gov
Website: https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/heidi-workman
Ohio State Senator Contact Information
Ohio Senate Website: ohiosenate.gov/
Casey Weinstein
State Senator, 28th District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square
Ground Floor 050
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-7041
Email: sd28@ohiosenate.gov
Website: https://ohiosenate.gov/members/casey-weinstein/contact
Kristina Roegner
State Senator, 27th District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square
First Floor 142
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-4823
Email: roegner@ohiosenate.gov
Website: https://ohiosenate.gov/members/kristina-d-roegner/contact